Motor Road Transport For Commercial Purposes
(Liquid Fuel, Steam, Electricity)

210 INDEX Drivers : converted horse drivers, 34 influence on costs, 40 non-technical, 33 skilied mechanic, 35 Economies, Fuel. See Fuel Economies Economy of continuous service 25 Electric trucks : battery renewal, 188 costs Schedule, 187 elevating platform, 186 four-wheeled model, 187 labour-saving trucks, 185 loading economy, 185 three-wheeled model, 186 tyre life, 188 Electric vehicles : ad van tages, 78 battery types, 80 constructional features, 79 disadvantages, 79 house-to-house deliveries, 27 prospects, future, 79 running costs, 82-92 Engine examination, 158 European road mileages, 1 Farm produce, conveyance of, 20 Flame propagation, 40 Fleet organization, example : costing system for 300 vehicles, 189 fuel record, 197 inspector’s reports, 191, 195 journey record, 198 motor record, 190, 192 works managers report, 196 Fleet running, yearly mileages, 53—4 Flexibility of motor, 17 France, road mileage of, 2 Fuel costs, 146 Fuel economies : atomizer, use of, 163 carburation problem, 165 fuel saving devices, 163 government restrictions, 173 power alcohol, 169-173 Garage organization, 156 Gear changes, effect of, 41 Gear ratio, 31 Germany, road mileage of, 2 Great Britain’s suitability for road transport, 1 Haulage companies, growth of, 3 Heavy motor-car, definition, 93 Highways, classification of, 203 Horse traffic v. motor, 11 House-to-house deliveries, suit- ability of electric vehicle, 27 Ignition : early, 37 fixed-point, 38 variable, 39 Imports of Motor Spirit, 11 Inspection, weekly, 157 Insurance: Cars used for private hire, 144 Char-a-bancs, 144 chief risks, 140 heavy goods vehicles, 144 " heavy ” trades, 143 light goods vehicles, 143 policies, ordinary, 140 “ third party ” risks, 141 Interest on Capital expenditure, method of calculation, 134-9 Italy, road mileage of, 2 Japan, road mileage of, 2 Legal regulations for heavy vehicles, 93 Light motor transport, 43 Light vans, four wheeled, 45 ------, (2-5 cwt.), pre-war costs, 48 Lornes (5 ton), detailed costs, 72-5 ------, military, 6 Lubricants, 154 Maintenance costs, 35 Mileage and vehicle costs, 47 Military motor traction : cars, ambulances, etc., 7 development during war, 4 flexibility of, 5 lomes, 5 motor cycles, 7